St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office searches for missing diver last seen near the WWII-era Halsey shipwreck. Author: Claire Farrow Published: 1:18 PM EDT May 13, 2024 ...

Witness the incredible story of Richard Halsey Best, the WWII pilot whose daring actions at the Battle of Midway led to the destruction of two enemy carriers. A true tale of courage and heroism!

In 1934, Halsey, born on Oct. 30, 1882, became the oldest person to earn naval aviator's wings. At the start of World War II, then-Vice Adm. Halsey early and often advocated an offensive.

Mr. Price, 39, a former Palm Beach Day Academy student, was spearfishing with friends Sunday near the Halsey shipwreck about 13 miles southeast of the Fort Pierce Inlet when he failed to resurface ...

In the letter, Halsey mistakenly credited French with swimming continuously for only two hours. Initially, French’s story was covered widely, particularly in Black newspapers in the U.S.